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Steam Chestnut

#EBE1A9

RGB 235, 225, 169 · HSL 51°, 62%, 79% · CMYK 0, 4, 28, 8

Steam Chestnut is #EBE1A9 in HEX — rgb(235, 225, 169), hsl(51°, 62%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 28%, 8%).

Steam Chestnut pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 62%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EBE1A9

RGB235, 225, 169

HSL51°, 62%, 79%

HSV51°, 28%, 92%

CMYK0, 4, 28, 8

Decimal15458729

CSS RGBrgb(235, 225, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 62%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Turning Oakleaf 1107-3 · 12-23

ΔE 1 · #EDE1A8

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E1A7

Vista Paint

Lemon Appeal C-797

ΔE 1.4 · #EEE2AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 1.6 · #EFE4AE

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 2.1 · #EBDDA7

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E3DEA5

Benjamin Moore

Cypress 388

ΔE 2.7 · #EFE8B1

Dulux

Lighthouse S17G2

ΔE 2.9 · #F2E9AF

Valspar

Pecan Cream 3006-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #F3E4AF

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 3 · #F4E8B2

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.6 · #E0DEA6

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 4.8 · #F4DEA8

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.8 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 7.2 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EBE1A9

#A8B2EB

Analogous

#EBBFA8

#EBE1A9

#D3EBA8

Triadic

#EBE1A9

#A8EBE1

#E1A8EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE1A9

#A8D3EB

#BFA8EB

Tetradic

#EBE1A9

#A8EBBF

#A8B2EB

#EBA8D3

Monochromatic

#CAB32F

#DCCB6A

#EBE1A9

#F9F6E6

#FAF8EA

Rectangle

#EBE1A9

#B2EBA8

#A8B2EB

#E1A8EB

Compound

#EBE1A9

#D3EBA8

#A8B2EB

#BFA8EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE7BA

#F0EBCE

#F4F2E4

Darker

#DECC64

#BAA423

#6E6113

Saturation

#D3D0BF

#EBE1A8

#F5E89E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE1A9

#ECE0AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE1A9

#E3E3B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE1A9

#EEDADF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Steam Chestnut brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F0D59A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EBE1A9

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DDDABE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7F8CD7

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EBE1A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE1A9;

CSS Variable

--color-steam-chestnut: #EBE1A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'steam-chestnut': '#EBE1A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE1A9] text-[#EBE1A9]

SCSS

$steam-chestnut: #EBE1A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE1A9?

#EBE1A9 is Steam Chestnut, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE1A9 warm or cool?

Steam Chestnut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Steam Chestnut?

Steam Chestnut works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Steam Chestnut?

Steam Chestnut pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Steam Chestnut?

You can download Steam Chestnut on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Steam Chestnut?

The hex code is #EBE1A9. In RGB it's 235, 225, 169, and in HSL it's 51°, 62%, 79%.

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